There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory by plane, tram, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Geneva International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
- Take the tram from Garibaldi to Pont Michel
4h 59m€36–117Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St CharlesTgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
8h 34m€108–362Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Nice Airport1404
10h 32m€40–84Drive 429.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Nice Observatory429.6 km
6h 50m€75–108Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
6h 46m€90–275Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Pont Rouge Gare Etoile P R to ANNECY Gare Routiere272
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 50m€39–76
Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory is to bus via Annecy which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory is to fly and tram which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Hôpital Pasteur via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Nice Observatory. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Pont Michel via Marseille St Charles and Borriglione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Geneva and Nice Observatory is 321 km. The road distance is 429.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €100 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory, including transfers.
Geneva to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Nice Observatory train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Nice Observatory is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs €100 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 32m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Nice Observatory, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Nice Observatory via Marseille St Charles, Nice Ville, Borriglione, and Pont Michel in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Nice Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–100
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Phone
- +33 810 06 10 06
- Website
- lignesdazur.com
Tram from Garibaldi to Pont Michel
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.lignesdazur.com/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Pont Rouge Gare Etoile P R to ANNECY Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Nice Observatory bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Geneva to Nice Observatory train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Nice Observatory is 430 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Geneva to Nice Observatory.
There are 9613+ hotels available in Nice Observatory.